Dog Age Chart

The chart below lists the human-equivalent age for every dog year from 1 to 16 across four size groups, with cats alongside. The numbers match the size-based chart widely used by vets. Use DogAgeCalc above to get an exact figure for an age in years and months, or to see it next to the DNA-based estimate.

Weight groups are for the adult dog: small up to 20 lb, medium 21–50, large 51–100 and giant over 100.

Age	Small	Medium	Large	Giant	Cat
1	15	15	15	12	15
2	24	24	24	22	24
3	28	28	28	31	28
4	32	32	32	38	32
5	36	36	36	45	36
6	40	42	45	49	40
7	44	47	50	56	44
8	48	51	55	64	48
9	52	56	61	71	52
10	56	60	66	79	56
11	60	65	72	86	60
12	64	69	77	93	64
13	68	74	82	100	68
14	72	78	88	107	72
15	76	83	93	114	76
16	80	87	99	121	80

How the dog age calculator works

DogAgeCalc looks up your dog's age in the size-based chart above and interpolates between whole years, so 2 years and 6 months sits halfway between the year-two and year-three values. Past 16, it keeps adding the last yearly step for that size. Months under a year are spread evenly across the first year.

The DNA-based figure comes from a 2020 study of Labrador retrievers that compared chemical changes in DNA with those in people. It suggests human age ≈ 16 × ln(dog age) + 31, which makes young dogs much "older" than the chart: a 1 year old comes out at 31. It was measured in a single breed, so treat it as an interesting comparison rather than a rule.

Life stages

Dogs are puppies until about one year (18 months for giant breeds), young adults until three, and mature adults until the last quarter of their expected lifespan, when they become seniors. Typical lifespans used here are 15 years for small dogs, 13 for medium, 11 for large and 9 for giant breeds. Individual dogs vary a lot, so your vet's view always wins. Everything is calculated in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Labrador?

Large, usually 55–80 lb.

What size is a Beagle?

Small to medium; most are 20–30 lb, so use medium.

Can I print the chart?

Yes, use your browser's print command; the header and footer are hidden in print.

Is DogAgeCalc free?

Yes, with no sign-up or ads.

Is my pet's age saved?

Yes, in this browser only.

Age	Small	Medium	Large	Giant	Cat
1	15	15	15	12	15
2	24	24	24	22	24
3	28	28	28	31	28
4	32	32	32	38	32
5	36	36	36	45	36
6	40	42	45	49	40
7	44	47	50	56	44
8	48	51	55	64	48
9	52	56	61	71	52
10	56	60	66	79	56
11	60	65	72	86	60
12	64	69	77	93	64
13	68	74	82	100	68
14	72	78	88	107	72
15	76	83	93	114	76
16	80	87	99	121	80

Age	Small	Medium	Large	Giant	Cat
1	15	15	15	12	15
2	24	24	24	22	24
3	28	28	28	31	28
4	32	32	32	38	32
5	36	36	36	45	36
6	40	42	45	49	40
7	44	47	50	56	44
8	48	51	55	64	48
9	52	56	61	71	52
10	56	60	66	79	56
11	60	65	72	86	60
12	64	69	77	93	64
13	68	74	82	100	68
14	72	78	88	107	72
15	76	83	93	114	76
16	80	87	99	121	80

Dog age chart

Dog age chart

How the dog age calculator works

Life stages

Frequently asked questions

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Age	Small	Medium	Large	Giant	Cat
1	15	15	15	12	15
2	24	24	24	22	24
3	28	28	28	31	28
4	32	32	32	38	32
5	36	36	36	45	36
6	40	42	45	49	40
7	44	47	50	56	44
8	48	51	55	64	48
9	52	56	61	71	52
10	56	60	66	79	56
11	60	65	72	86	60
12	64	69	77	93	64
13	68	74	82	100	68
14	72	78	88	107	72
15	76	83	93	114	76
16	80	87	99	121	80